When is Rang Panchami? Know the correct date, auspicious time and those 5 mistakes which you should not make even by mistake:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Just five days after Holi, the festival of ‘Rang Panchami’ is celebrated on the fifth day of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month. Especially in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh (Indore) and Rajasthan, this festival is more celebrated than Holi. The festival of Rang Panchami is coming in a very auspicious coincidence in the year 2026. According to mythological beliefs, blowing gulal in the air on this day brings blessings of the gods.

Rang Panchami 2026: Date & Timing

According to the Panchang, there is no confusion regarding the date of Rang Panchami in the year 2026.

Rang Panchami date: 8 March 2026, Sunday.

Panchami Tithi starts: 7th March 2026, from 08:15 PM.

Panchami tithi ends: By March 8, 2026, 06:40 pm.

Auspicious time of puja: From 09:20 am to 12:30 pm.

Why is Rang Panchami celebrated? (Significance)

It is believed that on the day of Rang Panchami, Gods and Goddesses come to earth and play Holi with Gulal with the devotees. In the air instead of colors on this day ‘Abir-Gulal’ Is blown up. By doing this, the particles of ‘Raja’ and ‘Tama’ present in the environment are eliminated and sattvikta is spread. Offering gulal to Radha-Krishna on this day increases love in married life.

Do not make these 5 mistakes even by mistake (Mistakes to Avoid)

It is very important to keep some things in mind during the worship and celebration of Rang Panchami, otherwise virtuous results are not achieved:

Avoid Tamasic Food: Do not consume meat, alcohol or garlic and onion at home on this day. This is the festival of purity.

Don’t insult anyone: While applying colors or spraying gulal, do not put colors on anyone without their consent and do not use abusive words.

Do not worship in the dark: In the evening, definitely light a lamp at the main entrance of the house. Keeping it dark invites poverty.

Use of dirty colors: Do not use chemical or black colors in the celebration of Gods. Use only pure gulal or natural colours.

Do not touch basil: Do not touch the Tulsi plant with colored hands or without taking bath.

Do these measures for happiness and prosperity (Dos and Don’ts)

Worship of Goddess Lakshmi: On this day, offer pink gulal to Goddess Lakshmi sitting on a lotus flower. This removes financial crisis.

Arghya to Sun God: Since it is Sunday, mix some red sandalwood in water and offer it to the Sun God.

Blow Gulal: Stand in the courtyard or on the terrace of the house and blow gulal towards the north, this brings happiness and peace in the house.